Challenge Corner discussion

Jamie wrote: "Ela (Mouse333) wrote: "Does anyone want to read any of these in May? ..."

Ela, I can read..."

Sure, I can do the series. I haven't read the other books in the Lakes Hockey series either. How about these dates?

- 3rd
- 9th
- 17th
- 20th
- 24th

oh I might jump in on some of these reads with you guys

That's perfect Ela! I'll set these up shortly and send over the links.

@Ela - Here are the threads:

- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Anyone wanting to jump into today with me?

Anyone interested in reading any of these books in May?

Allie wrote: "Anyone interested in reading any of these books in May?..."

I could read this one with you. Would the 8th or the 17th work for you?

Melanie wrote: "Allie wrote: "Anyone interested in reading any of these books in May?..."

I could read this one with you. Would the 8th or the 17th work for you?

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The 17th would be perfect!

Allie wrote: "Anyone interested in reading any of these books in May?

[bookcover:Just M..."

I have Shield of Sparrow. When did you want to read it?

Ashlyn wrote: "Allie wrote: "Anyone interested in reading any of these books in May?

[bo..."

I was planning on reading it on release day. Does the 6th work for you?

Allie wrote: "Ashlyn wrote: "Allie wrote: "Anyone interested in reading any of these books in May?

[bookcover:Just This Once..."

Yes, that’s good with me

Would anyone be interested in reading this in May?

Hi, Can me and Dee please have a buddy read for You Can See Me by A.E. Via

Katrina wrote: "Planning to read these in May if anyone would like to buddy with me!

[bo..."

I'll buddy read [book:Red, White & Royal Blue|41150487] with you.

Melanie wrote: "Does anyone want to buddy read the Lore Olympus series?

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Ooh, I've been thinking about that for a while (sorry if you've read it by now lol). Is it still available online? Otherwise I'll check the library...

Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Does anyone want to buddy read the Lore Olympus series?

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Ooh, I've been thinking about that for a while (sorry if you've read it by n..."

I actually do still want to read this one (I read the first 2 volumes a few years ago and wanted to reread those and finally read the others). I have physical copies of these so I'm not sure about the availability of the online version.

Let me know if you're able to find it and we can set a date for the BR.

I just grabbed these 2 as my free Amazon Prime Reads for this month if anyone wants to buddy read either of these.

I'm starting on Monday, May 5th, if anyone wants to join, LMK!!!

megs_bookrack wrote: "I'm starting on Monday, May 5th, if anyone wants to join, LMK!!!"

I JUST read this one! it was so fun! I hope you love it!!

Trisha wrote: "megs_bookrack wrote: "I'm starting on Monday, May 5th, if anyone wants to join, LMK!!!"

I JUST read this one! it was so fun! I hope you love it!!"
Awww, I'm glad you enjoyed it!!! Sorry we missed out on the Buddy though!!

Melanie wrote: "I just grabbed these 2 as my free Amazon Prime Reads for this month if anyone wants to buddy read either of these.

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I just picked those two as well so I can buddy with you :) Shall we do the short one (Death Row) this week? Any day but Friday is good for me. And Bold-Faced Liar some time next week?

Does anyone else want to reread the 1st Crescent City before jumping in for the BOTM?

Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "I just grabbed these 2 as my free Amazon Prime Reads for this month if anyone wants to buddy read either of these.

[bookcover:Bald-Faced Liar|2204456..."

How about Wednesday (the 7th) for Death Row and the 13th for Bald-Faced Liar?

Melanie wrote: "Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "I just grabbed these 2 as my free Amazon Prime Reads for this month if anyone wants to buddy read either of these.

[bookcover:Bal..."

Sounds perfect :)

Here are the threads.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Melanie wrote: "Here are the threads.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

http..."

Thanks so much! :)

Thinking forwards a bit, here are some June and onward possibilities... anyone interested? I know a couple of people voted for Djinns and White Nights for BOTM a while ago, so I'll add them here too...

Standalones:



Series:








Just some suggestions! And anything from my TBR toppler, always lol: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Ooh, I forgot to say, I'll be rereading next week in case anyone wants to buddy it! It's a great book :D

Melanie wrote: "Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Does anyone want to buddy read the Lore Olympus series?

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Ooh, I've been thinking about that for a while (sorry if..."

Looks like it's still free online! I'm pretty booked up, but since it's a graphic novel I can squeeze it between other reads ;) When works for you? (Preferably not next week as I have four buddies and two to read for in person book clubs lol)

Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Thinking forwards a bit, here are some June and onward possibilities... anyone interested? I know a couple of people voted for ..."

Ellen-Arwen
I have been meaning to read
How about 16 June?

I've also been wanting to read the Iliad and Odyssey (saw them on your TBR toppler) - maybe we revisit this later?

Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Does anyone want to buddy read the Lore Olympus series?

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Ooh, I've been thinking about that for a..."

How about near the end of the month? The 29th?

Grace wrote: "Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Thinking forwards a bit, here are some June and onward possibilities... anyone interested? I know a couple of people voted for ..."

Ellen-Arwen
I have been meaning to read [boo..."

Grace wrote: "Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Thinking forwards a bit, here are some June and onward possibilities... anyone interested? I know a couple of people voted for ..."

Ellen-Arwen
I have been meaning to read [boo..."

Perfect for [book:White Nights|1772910] :D I'll look forward to that one - see what the fuss is about lol.

And definitely I'd be up for the Illiad and the Odyssey - have you got the same versions as me? It's the latest translation, all by a female translator (for the first time, I believe). Emily Wilson - translator came and talked at a bookshop in my nearest city and I bought both books on the spot because she was so inspiring!

Melanie wrote: "Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Does anyone want to buddy read the Lore Olympus series?

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Ooh, I've been think..."

Perfect! That should be fun!

@Ellen-Arwen

I'll request a thread for White Nights later if you haven't already.

Thanks for pointing out the versions/translator of The Iliad and Odyssey. I'll have to look into what I have and we'll see how to.

Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Does anyone want to buddy read the Lore Olympus series?

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Ooh,..."

Here's the thread.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Melanie wrote: "Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Does anyone want to buddy read the Lore Olympus series?

[bookcover:Lore Olympus: Volume ..."

Thanks Melanie :)

Does anyone want to read this series with me since the final one comes out Tuesday?

Just bought these two if anyone wants to buddy read.

Jessica wrote: "Does anyone want to read this series with me since the final one comes out Tuesday?
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When do you plan on reading it?

Melany wrote: "Jessica wrote: "Does anyone want to read this series with me since the final one comes out Tuesday?
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When d..."
I've started but I can hold off finishing and wait for you if you were interested.

Jessica wrote: "Melany wrote: "Jessica wrote: "Does anyone want to read this series with me since the final one comes out Tuesday?
[bookcover:A Curse Carved in Bone|2166..."

I don't think it's something I can get to right away so I think you should just go ahead

Anyone up for any of these?

Anyone fancy buddying ?
Unexpectedly early from the library! :D

Melanie wrote: "Is anyone interested in buddy reading any of these series (starting anywhere from the end of April onward)? These are all sci-fi or fantasy series I've started but want to restart and finally finis..."

This is super late - sorry Melanie - but I'm up for reading Leviathan Wakes and the series with you; I've only read book one, but the library seems to have most of them! I'd probably say end of June onwards; I have some many things to read in between lol. Are you still up for it?

Sorry for third post in a row :P

I don't know if it's the same in the US and the UK, but is anyone looking at the monthly 2 for 1 sale on audible? There's loads of boxsets in there that I've usually sort of ignored because they have very few reviews, and some look sort of... trashy? Sorry for being a snob - I have only glanced at them!

But sometimes easy reads/listens are fun for downtime, and I wondered if anyone had a fancy for tackling a big series with me? I don't really know anything about them apart from the (pretty badly written) blurbs, but it's nice to have a big series on the go (if it's good enough, if you know what I mean. Doesn't have to be great, just good enough not to stop listening in disgust lol).

Here are some thoughts - there are a TON. These just kinda caught my eye:

Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Is anyone interested in buddy reading any of these series (starting anywhere from the end of April onward)? These are all sci-fi or fantasy series I've started but want to restart a..."

Yes, I'd love to still read it! I started the series a few years but only got a couple books in so I'd love to reread those and actually read the whole series this time.

End of June is perfect as I have so many other buddy reads to finish. Does June 25th work for you as a start date?

Is anyone interested in reading any of the three books by James Patterson & Bill Clinton? I've heard they're entertaining and not at all serious and I'm looking for that kind of political thriller right now.

I need to read in June. If anyone wants to join, LMK!!

Melanie wrote: "Ellen-Arwen wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Is anyone interested in buddy reading any of these series (starting anywhere from the end of April onward)? These are all sci-fi or fantasy series I've started b..."

Sorry, I just saw this - got mixed up in all the notifications... YAY! June 25th or even later is good for me :)

I somehow missed voting for BOTM :( But I saw 4 people voted for - does anyone want to buddy some time in June?

And 4 for - anyone up for that some time?